Process end‑to‑end vendor invoices for EU entities, including PO and Non‑PO invoices, ensuring compliance with country‑specific finance policies.
Perform 2‑way and 3‑way matching in SAP to ensure accuracy, appropriate authorization, and financial control.
Review vendor invoices for correct GL coding, cost center allocation, business unit mapping, and EU-specific operational guidelines.
Coordinate with European business stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing approvals, price variances, and GR/IR mismatches.
Execute month‑end closing activities for EU markets, including invoice accruals, GR/IR clearing, AP reconciliations, and open‑item management.
Maintain accurate documentation aligned with European internal control standards, audit trails, and SOX requirements.
Ensure vendor invoices comply with EU VAT regulations, including correct tax codes, invoice structure, VAT validation, exempt goods/services, and reverse‑charge mechanisms.
Manage vendor communication across Europe, ensuring professional handling of inquiries, payment status updates, and dispute resolution.
Coordinate with EU procurement teams, local finance, and business users to ensure adherence to P2P policies and timely approvals.
Handle vendor reconciliations, statements of accounts, overdue balances, and ensure timely follow-up actions.
Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes for EU entities, including automation, standardization, and implementation of global best practices.

Strong hands-on experience with SAP ERP (FICO & MM modules) including invoice workflow, tax codes, vendor master management, and GR/IR.
Strong understanding of EU VAT rules (reverse charge, intra-community transactions, zero‑rate/exempt transactions).
Familiarity with OCR tools like Readsoft and EU vendor portals (advantageous).
Strong Excel skills for reconciliations, reporting, and data validations.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Minimum 4+ years experience in Accounts Payable, preferably handling multiple European countries.
Prior experience working with complex, multi‑country AP processes and EU tax validation.
Experience supporting EU/EMEA month-end close activities.
Must be willing to work night shifts aligned to organizational requirements.
Must work on-site, 5 days per week.
Strong communication skills to interact with European stakeholders.

Finance Operations Administrator III

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